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Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act
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H. R. 7463 (Reported-in-House)

Union Calendar No. 555

119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7463

[Report No. 119–638]


To amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to increase the maximum education and training voucher amount and provide greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 10, 2026

Ms. Chu (for herself and Mr. Moran) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

May 7, 2026

Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic]

[For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 10, 2026]

A BILL

To amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to increase the maximum education and training voucher amount and provide greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act”.

SEC. 2. Increase in maximum education and training voucher amount and provision of greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education.

(a) In general.—Section 477(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(i)) is amended—

(1) in paragraph (3)—

(A) by striking “that program” and inserting “that education or training program, (except that the State may establish a grace period to allow a youth to continue participation in activities described in paragraph (4)(A), after an assessment and consultation with the youth, if the State determines that reasonable circumstances warrant the grace period)”; and

(B) by striking “the program” and inserting “the voucher program”; and

(2) in paragraph (4)(B), by striking “$5,000” and inserting “$12,000”.

(b) Guidance.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with youth who have experienced foster care, shall develop and issue model guidance to States and jurisdictions receiving allotments under section 477(c) of the Social Security Act for implementation of the amendment made by subsection (a)(1) of this section.

SEC. 3. Improving accessibility and youth awareness of education and training vouchers.

(a) In general.—Section 477(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

“(7) The State shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that eligible youth are aware of potential benefits provided under this subsection, including by coordinating with programs funded under subsection (h)(1).

“(8) The program shall include a simplified, user-tested, and standard form for youth to use to apply for vouchers under the program, using standard terminology, that is easily accessible and available electronically.”.

(b) Use of funds.—Section 477(d)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)(1)) is amended to read as follows:

“(1) IN GENERAL.—A State to which an amount is paid from its allotment under subsection (c)(1) may use the amount in any manner that is reasonably calculated to accomplish the purposes of this section, including outreach related to subsection (i)(7). A State to which an amount is paid from its allotment under subsection (c)(3) may use the amount for any purpose related to the program described in subsection (i)(7).”.

SEC. 4. Effective date.

The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Union Calendar No. 555

119th CONGRESS
     2d Session
H. R. 7463
[Report No. 119–638]
A BILL
To amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to increase the maximum education and training voucher amount and provide greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education.
May 7, 2026
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed